Hawaii
Nov 3
<u>Present Situation</u>
The Charter currently requires annual funding for five special funds: the Clean Water
and Natural Lands Fund, Affordable Housing Fund, Climate Resiliency Fund, Honolulu
Zoo Fund, and the Grants in Aid Fund. It does not establish a Food Security Fund, or
require funding for programs that improve access to locally grown or produced food.
<u>If Proposal Passes</u>
The Charter would create a sixth special fund, the Food Security Fund, and increase
annual funding for the Charter's special funds from 2.5% to 3% of estimated real
property tax revenues. The six funds would each receive an equal share of the funding.
The Food Security Fund would support City programs, grants, and subsidies that
improve access to locally grown or produced food, strengthen Oʻahu's food supply, and improve food security. During a declared emergency, a limited portion of the fund could also be used to purchase other food when necessary.
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Should the Charter require annual funding for a Food Security Fund, without having to simultaneously increase real property tax rates to fund the appropriation, to support programs and grants that provide locally grown or produced food to Oahu residents, as well as non-local food only in an emergency?